Log Homes Council News

The Log Homes Council has numerous educational documents geared towards consumers and builders. Many of the documents were prepared by the LHC’s Technical Committee. Comprised of experienced log gurus, the technical committee has helped advance many important items in the industry. Utilize the LHC resources below to learn more about the various aspects of log home manufacturing.

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Rocky Mountain Log Homes Company to expand into International Market Log Homes Council members Rocky Mountain Log Home Company recently visited Turkey to expand its international market. The company is also filling international log home orders for China, Russia and India. 5/17/2013	External Link
Real Log Homes Makes a Dramatic Rebound from the Housing Recession Real Log Homes gets new post-recession lease on life thanks with the help of a forward-thinking New Hampshire entrepreneur. 5/10/2013	External Link
Real Log Homes Rebound in 'Artisan Homes' Sector Amid Record Increase in House Prices Log Homes Council member Real Log Homes stayed successful by consolidating manufacturing in one location, targeting younger, more urban- oriented customers and designing homes that are high end and energy efficient. 4/5/2013	External Link
Chinese Embrace Natural Draw of Log Cabin Holiday Retreats China is embracing the developments of log homes outside the busy cities, looking for cozy, and relaxing vacation getaways. 3/27/2013	External Link
Log Homes Promote Serenity, Back to Nature and Green Practices More and more homeowners are building log homes in states you would not expect to capture the peacefulness and coziness associated with log homes. 2/8/2013	External Link
Satterwhite Log Homes Plan Wins Home of the Week Log Homes Council member, Satterwhite Log Homes, plans wins Home of the Week for family in Rogersville, Missouri. The two-story log home features a wrap-around porch, tall "A" ceilings and exposed interior beams. 1/29/2013	External Link
Sustainably Grown Timber Compliments Energy Efficiency of True North Log Homes Log Home Council member, True North Log Homes, showcases energy efficient home made with sustainable timber. 1/17/2013	External Link
The Tallman House Project:The Tallman House ManufacturerHandCrafted Homes, LLC Honorable Mention: Best Modular Home more than 4,000 square feet The Tallman home is a custom Cape Cod comprised of ten modules for a total of 4,227 square feet of heated living space and 295 square feet of covered porch integrated … 10/26/2012	Web page
Lakewood Project:Lakewood Manufacturer:Expedition Log Homes Honorable Mention: Log Homes under 2,000 square feet This cozy cabin has all of the “must-haves” for log home enthusiasts. The Lakewood was designed to attract clients who are looking for a smaller footprint without … 10/19/2012	Web page
Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Log Home Log Home Council members Daniel Boone Log Homes and Original Log Cabin Homes explain why the current economic conditions make now a great time to buy the log home of your dreams. 9/12/2012	External Link
Log Homes Council Members Celebrate National Log Home Open House Month in July Members of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Log Homes Council are celebrating National Log Home Open House Month in July. Council members will host model home tours, log raising demonstrations, factory tours, seminars and much more. “These events will allow potential … 7/9/2012	Press Release
July is Log Cabin Month Log Homes — the Quintessential form of American Housing On June 7, the U.S. House of Representatives officially recognized the contributions and ingenuity of the log home industry in "The Congressional Record." July is National Log Home Open House Month, and throughout the month, the … 6/28/2012	Web page
What a Housewarming Party! NAHB's Building Systems Councils and partner Operation Finally Home give the keys to a mortgage-free systems-built house to Iraq War veteran SSGT Vincent Gizzarelli and his family. 5/1/2012	Web page
Rustic Residences Provide a Lucrative Niche Market for Builders of Log and Timber Homes Builders seeking to expand the types of homes they build should consider adding artistic and profitable log and timber homes to their catalogs. The good news is that there are far more interested buyers for these homes than there are contractors to build them - even in the current economy. The … 4/23/2012	Web page
Building Systems for Soldiers Project Photos & Floor Plans Watch as the BSC's Building Systems for Soldiers home for Marine Staff Sgt (ret.) Vincent Gizzarelli takes shape. The most recent photos are listed first. 11/3/2011	Photo Gallery
LHC Member Gastineau Log Homes Set to Ship Log Home Packages to China. LHC member Gastineau Log Homes inks a deal to export precut oak log homes to China. 11/3/2011	External Link
Building Systems Manufacturers, Builders Awarded for Marketing and Design Excellence The DeSocio II residence by Honest Abe Homes, log home winner in the 3,001-4,000 square feet category The Building Systems Councils (BSC) presents the 2012 winners of the Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Marketing and Home Design, presented by the BSC and Log Homes … 10/31/2011	Web page
LHC Member Blue Ridge Log Cabins Receives Congressional Proclamation U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) recognizes Chip Smith, owner of Blue Ridge Log Cabins, for donating a 4,000-square-foot home to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. 10/27/2011	External Link
Log Homes Council Member Ready for its Prime Time Debut On Sept. 25, 2011, ABC's hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition debuted its new season featuring Log Homes Council member Blue Ridge Log Cabins and First Lady Michelle Obama. 9/19/2011	External Link
Six State-of-the-Art Systems Available for Waterproofing, Damp-proofing Basement Walls Six state-of-the-art systems are available to builders who use concrete masonry, a common material choice for foundation wall construction, to help prevent water from penetrating basement walls. Building codes typically require that basement walls are waterproofed where hydrostatic pressure exists … 9/5/2011	Web page

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